King Charles to host Ursula von der Leyen in controversial meeting after Brexit deal

King Charles will meet Ursula von der Leyen (Chris Jackson/PA)

King Charles will host EU chief Ursula von der Leyen at Windsor Castle despite warnings that the meeting will drag the monarchy into the political announcement on a new Brexit deal.

Charles and the European Commission president will sit down for tea late on Monday after she is expected to sign off on a Northern Ireland Protocol agreement with Rishi Sunak.